JO Massage Glide - Warming 4oz

Most massage oils soak in before you've finished the shoulders. JO All-In-One Massage Glide Warming takes a different route: it's a silicone-based warming massage oil alternative that sits on the skin, so long, slow strokes stay smooth from the neck to the calves. This is the 4 oz bottle, sold by System JO as the warming version of its All-In-One glide.

Silicone glide versus ordinary massage oil

Plant oils such as almond or grapeseed are absorbed by skin, which is why you keep pouring more. A silicone glide doesn't absorb the same way, so a small amount covers a large area and keeps its slip for the whole massage. The feel is silky rather than greasy, with no scent; stockists list the fragrance as neutral, which suits people who dislike perfumed oils or want to add their own candle or music for mood. Stockists also list a warming effect, giving the glide a cosy edge that many couples enjoy on cooler evenings.

How to give a massage with this warming massage oil alternative

Start with less than you think: a small pool in your palm, rubbed between both hands, is enough for a back. Spread it with broad, flat strokes first, then work into the shoulders and lower back with your thumbs. Because the glide lasts, you can stay in one rhythm without stopping to reload, which keeps the massage relaxing for the person on the table. Add a few drops only if your hands start to drag. Lay an old towel or sheet underneath; silicone can leave marks on fabric and takes a proper wash to remove.

Setting up the room

A warm room matters more than the product: cold skin tenses up and makes any massage feel less pleasant. Turn up the heat a little, dim the lights, have two towels ready (one underneath, one to cover the parts you aren't working on), and keep the bottle within reach so you don't break contact to find it.

From massage to more

The All-In-One name reflects that JO sells this glide for both massage and intimate use, and a stockist lists it as latex-friendly. Silicone formulas generally aren't recommended with silicone toys, because they can affect the toy's surface, so keep it to hands, bodies and toys made of glass, steel or hard plastic. For silicone toys, switch to a water-based lube.

Choosing a size or a version

The 4 oz bottle suits couples who massage regularly or cover a lot of skin. If you'd like to test the warming version first, the 1 oz Warming Massage Glide is the same product in a small size. Prefer a scent? The Lavender Massage Glide adds a lavender scent, and the Unscented 1 oz is the standard glide in a small bottle.

Clean-up and storage

Silicone doesn't rinse away with water alone, so wash skin with warm water and soap after the massage. Take care on tile or in the tub afterwards; silicone makes surfaces slippery. Wipe the bottle so it doesn't slide out of your hand next time, close the cap fully, and store it at room temperature.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, All-In-One Massage Glide
• Version: Warming (sold by some stockists as Warm Embrace)
• Base: silicone
• Ingredients (stockist list): dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane, cyclotetrasiloxane, dimethiconol
• Fragrance: none listed (neutral)
• Size: 4 fl oz / 120 mL. Also in 1 oz

Browse more massage oils and warming products, or find ideas in our couples guide.